mouthed (down)

past tense of mouth (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthed (down)
Verb
  • Budget cuts Parents who want to save some money by cutting their kids’ hair can put away the bowls: The Campbell Express Library is hosting a hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience who will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • Ross has put away his checkbook The one thing Ross can’t be mistaken for is a frugal NFL owner.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Gilbert was badly wounded in the attack and had to be put down.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
  • This graphic novel is funny, spooky, heartfelt, and tough to put down.
    Caroline Carlson June 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Over time, digested in larger quantities, this entertainment sands away the distinctions between this and that until context collapses into a river of color and sound.
    Helen Holmes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Refined carbs are rapidly digested, affecting blood sugar levels greatly.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Mouthed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthed%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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